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My crystal ball says . . . 1% inflation by the end of the year

2 years 10 months ago
Just for the lulz, here are inflation expectations over the next 30 years as estimated by the Cleveland Fed: Everything is fine. There is absolutely nothing worrisome in any of this. FWIW, I think near-term inflation will be lower than this. Rates are already pretty low right now and are going to get lower as ...continue reading "My crystal ball says . . . 1% inflation by the end of the year"
Kevin Drum

Jon Hamm and Paul Rudd Used to Fight Over an Actress From St. Louis

2 years 10 months ago
Sarah Clarke must be the luckiest lady to ever live in St. Louis because at one point she had Paul Rudd and Jon Hamm fighting over her. The 24 actress went to John Burroughs School in Ladue and attended the prom with Jon Hamm as her date. According to her brother, Preston Clarke, Hamm was always hanging out at the Clarke family house, too.
Jaime Lees

“Nothingburger” wins landslide approval

2 years 10 months ago
There's no point in keeping this survey open any longer, and I'm afraid it's bad news for my letter writer this morning: "nothingburger" turns out to be a huge fan favorite, corralling more than 80% of the vote. That's almost as good as Putin.
Kevin Drum

Darren Bailey: 'I will not comply' with Illinois gun ban

2 years 10 months ago
(WTVO) —State Sen. Darren Bailey had a stern message for his colleagues on Monday night as the General Assembly passed a measure that would ban a host of guns lawmakers have described as "assault weapons." "I, and millions of other gun owners in this state will not comply," the Republican from downstate Xenia said Monday [...]
Jim Hagerty

Metro-East Lutheran High School Second-Quarter Honor Roll

2 years 10 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the second quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. Grade Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) 9 Andrew Adams, Troy 9 Katie Albrecht, Worden 9 Alyssa Bivens, Troy 9 Peter Curtis, Worden 9 Wyatt Goeckner, Worden 9 Emma Gusewelle, Edwardsville 9 Rebekah Lindsey, Litchfield 9 Lucas Lorenz, Bethalto 9 Kate Mueller, Glen Carbon 9 Tim Schilbe, Carlyle 9 Lilly Skelton, Bethalto 9 Brice Stewart, O'Fallon 9 Max Weber, Moro Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a. 3.75-3.99) 9 Thea Ball, Worden 9 Natalia Billings, Collinsville 9 Kylie Brunton, Troy 9 Miles Dennis, Bunker Hill 9 Audrey Elmer, Edwardsville 9 Ava Fedder, Edwardsville 9 Ava Italiano, Maryville 9 Sierrah Kreher, Pontoon Beach 9 Julianne Kuehnel, Caseyville

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Blackburn College's Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation Slated For Tuesday, Jan. 17

2 years 10 months ago
CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College is bringing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation back to campus. The event will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2023, in Bothwell Auditorium at 4:00 pm. The College last hosted an in-person MLK Convocation in January 2020, holding virtual celebrations in 2021 and 2022. This year’s event will include the presentation of the annual Blackburn MLK Student Leadership Award, a proclamation from Carlinville Mayor Sarah Oswald, and a keynote address from Dr. Leon Chestang ‘59. The convocation is open to Blackburn faculty, staff, students, and all members of the community. A distinguished social work educator, scholar, and expert on race and culture, Dr. Chestang was among the first Black students admitted to Blackburn in 1954. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in sociology, he received a Master's degree at Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Dr. Chestang served as Professor and Dean of

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